Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 4, Problem 31RQ
Individuals can slow the rate of aging by modifying all of these lifestyle aspects except for ________.
- diet
- exercise
- genetic factors
- stress
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